Occupational Therapist - Columbia, United States - Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

Description

Occupational Therapist opportunity

At *Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital,* we provide intensive rehabilitation services to people recovering from disabling diseases or injuries, such as strokes, brain, spinal cord and orthopedic injuries.

_As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family.

Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe.

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_Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.

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• PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program with quarterly wellness challenges
• Earned Time Off after 90 days

*Responsibilities*Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.

*Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

*Additional Qualifications/Skills*:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Job Type:
Full-time


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Inpatient
• In-person
• Rehabilitation center

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:
In person